Consumers want convenience, but auto dealers want less competition... or do they? In the video below, Motley Fool contributor Daniel Sparks shares the latest on Tesla Motors' (TSLA +1.75%) efforts to sell its cars directly to consumers, bypassing the traditional franchise system. As the argument rages on, Daniel explains that Tesla made significant progress last week with a White House petition.
Tesla Gains Support From White House Petition
By Daniel Sparks – Jul 8, 2013 at 10:31AM
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Here's the latest update on Tesla Motors legal battle to sell electric cars directly to consumers.
About the Author
Daniel Sparks is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering technology, industrials, financials, and consumer goods. Daniel is the owner and chief investment officer of Sparks Capital Management. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Colorado State University. The Globe and Mail profiled him and his investing philosophy in an article titled, “This stock picker is outperforming nearly everybody else. Here’s how he is doing it.”